Who is this choice relevant to?

Organising a small coffee gathering

You want to match the number of portions to a small group, without opening more packs than necessary. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both state the number of portions in their standard packs.

Buying for a larger group

You need to know the number of pastries or portions in advance to work out how many packs to put in the biscuit tin.

Hosting guests with dietary requirements

You want to check the ingredients and allergens before serving, and have another option ready if a guest doesn’t want to or can’t eat kano pastries.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the number of guests and the portions listed on the pack. Then check that the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions suit your coffee gathering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most important for?
Number of portions Compare the number of guests with the portions or pastries listed. Albert Heijn lists six portions in its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five in its 275 g pack. If I’m serving a group, I want to know whether everyone can have a kano pastry without opening more packs than necessary. For around 31% of consumers, having enough portions comes first.
Allergens and nutritional information Check the current label for ingredients and allergens. If needed, look at the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients or has dietary requirements, I want to know what I can serve. Around 38% of consumers give suitability the highest priority.
Storage and stock Check the best-before date and storage instructions, especially if you’re buying several packs. Albert Heijn advises storing the pastries in a sealed tin after opening. If I’m buying ahead, I want to be able to store both unopened and opened packs as directed on the packaging. For around 31% of consumers, managing stock is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard pack is a family pack

    The pack’s weight alone won’t tell you how many guests can have a kano pastry. Albert Heijn lists six portions in its standard 270 g pack, while Jumbo lists five in its 275 g pack.

    Count your guests and decide how many pastries each person should have. Only choose a larger pack once you’ve checked the number of pastries or portions on that particular pack.

  • Serving a shared plate without checking for allergens

    Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists several allergens in their butter kano pastries. So a shared plate won’t necessarily be suitable for every guest.

    Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving, keep the packaging to hand and, if needed, ask guests in advance which ingredients they need to avoid.

  • Offering only kano pastries at a regular coffee gathering

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that eating fewer biscuits and, for example, more bread and dairy can be one way older people might change their diet. So kano pastries don’t have to be the only option with coffee.

    Choose what to serve based on your guests’ preferences and dietary requirements, especially if you meet for coffee regularly.

Brands compared

The details below relate to specific standard packs, not the full range from these brands.

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Kano Pastries: a standard 270 g pack, which Albert Heijn says contains six 45 g portions.

  • The product page lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions.
  • Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving: ingredients and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Kano Pastries: a standard 275 g pack, which Jumbo says contains five portions.

  • The product information lists details including the number of portions, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
  • The label lists gluten-containing ingredients, milk, soya, egg and almonds, among other ingredients. Check that the pack is suitable for your guests.

PLUS

PLUS Butter Kano Pastries: a standard 275 g pack, described by PLUS as biscuits decorated with almonds and filled with almond paste.

  • The product page provides ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values.
  • Work out how many packs you need from the number of pastries or portions on the packaging, not the weight alone.

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Frequently asked questions

How many packs of kano pastries do I need for a coffee group?

It depends on the number of guests and how many pastries you want to serve. Albert Heijn lists six portions in its 270 g pack, while Jumbo lists five in its 275 g pack. For another pack, check its stated number of pastries or portions.

Which allergens should I check in butter kano pastries?

Always check the label on the pack you’re serving. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients including gluten-containing cereals, milk, egg, soya and almonds or other nuts. The exact information may vary from product to product.

How should I store an opened pack of kano pastries?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advises keeping the pastries in a cool, dry place and storing them in a sealed tin once opened. Check the best-before date on the pack too.